DENSIFY - Ashford Formula

1 THE ORIGINAL. concrete . DENSIFICATION. TECHNOLOGY. DENSIFY . CLEMENTINE SORTING FACILITY. DELANO, CA, USA. YOUNGLOVE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Think concrete 's tough? We make it tougher. / Ashford Formula is a chemically reactive liquid that penetrates the concrete , solidifying the concrete surface components into a solid mass. It produces a permanently denser, harder, penetration and abrasion- resistant concrete surface. Ashford Formula is inorganic, non- toxic, VOC free, colorless and odorless. Ashford Formula densifies concrete Ashford Formula chemically hardens surfaces into a solid mass by the concrete surface, increasing the penetrating the concrete and abrasion resistance by 32%. chemically filling the pores from within. ABRASION. DENSIFIES RESISTANC E. Ashford Formula combines with Ashford Formula reacts immediately, calcium hydroxide, becoming an chemically stabilizing the finished integral part of the concrete , thus concrete surface.

2 It also accelerates completely dustproofing the surface. and enhances hydration of the This reduces maintenance costs and portland cement, helping the concrete protects inventory and equipment from reach its design properties. concrete dust. DUSTPROOFS CURES. Application of the Ashford Formula is a Over time, Ashford Formula treated one-time, permanent application. This floors develop a wax-like sheen. As eliminates the need for expensive a floor is subjected to traffic and re-application materials, labor costs regular cleaning, the machine-troweled and facility downtime. Routine surface concrete self-polishes, instead of cleaning is all that is required for long- eroding or wearing away. PERMANENT E L I M I N AT E S H I G H term maintenance. SHEEN MAINTENANC E C OSTS. DENSIFY FOR STRONGER, TOUGHER concrete FLOORS. For years, concrete floors were protected with films and coatings - merely temporary solutions which wear away and require re-application.

3 Ashford Formula takes a different approach by penetrating the concrete surface, growing crystals in the concrete itself. This reaction fills the natural pores and voids in the concrete , densifying the surface internally. x2500 x2500. NON-DENSIFIED concrete Ashford Formula DENSIFIED concrete . A simple scratch test with a metal This non-densified concrete Scratching a concrete surface Ashford Formula densifies by object demonstrates the softness of sample reveals the porous densified with Ashford Formula penetrating the concrete surface and non-densified concrete . structure of concrete , which leads reveals no erosion or dusting. filling the natural pores and voids to wear and deterioration. Ashford Formula has strengthened with crystalline growth. the concrete surface from within. HYUNDAI. NO OVICE, CZECH REPUBLIC. 2008. THE RIGHT DECISION NOW, AND FOR THE FUTURE.

4 There are so many choices and so many reasons, but the decision is simple. An Ashford Formula treated floor simply out-performs the competition in results and long-term cost savings, with an economical one-time investment. Properly densifying your floor means doing the job right the first time for results that last a lifetime. SUBSTANTIAL REDUCED CERTIFICATIONS. COST SAVINGS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT & RECOGNITIONS. Proven long-term performance at Use of existing concrete floors as the TUV Tested and Certified minimal cost finished surface Zero (0) VOCs Permanent life cycle - no need for Single, permanent application - no replacement like floor coverings need for expensive re-application CE Declaration of Conformity materials, labor or costly facility downtime Produces no fumes, vapors, off-gassing;. VOC free - improves indoor air quality REACH Certified Quick application - saves valuable construction time and cost Contributes to LEED points for Approved for use in sustainable building food handling facilities Eliminates high maintenance costs - Packaged in re-conditioned blue drums only routine cleaning is required for optimum results I AM CONVINCED THAT THE Ashford .

5 Formula IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO, AND I. DON'T HESITATE TO GIVE THE Formula AN. UNQUALIFIED RECOMMENDATION. J. Keith McCoy, Chief of Maintenance, Pennzoil Company PENNZOIL EXECUTIVE HANGAR. HOUSTON, TX, USA. 1980. 1. REAL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS. 1 Hal Factory // CHINA 2 Ozeaneum Museum // GERMANY 3 Ajans Medya // TURKEY. 4 Parking Garage // CHINA 5 Metro // VIETNAM 6 Daechun Harbor // SOUTH KOREA. 7 Uline // WI, USA 8 Maintenance Garage // VA, USA. 5 6. A SOLID FOUNDATION, FROM THE GROUND UP. Your business productivity requires a solid, DENSIFIED concrete floor. 3 4. INDUSTRIES SERVED. > Correctional Facilities > Exhibit Halls > Parking Decks / Garages > Warehouses > Data Centers > Manufacturing Plants > Retail Stores > Distribution Centers > Outdoor concrete > Stadiums / Sports Arenas Note: This is not a comprehensive list. Ashford Formula and Curecrete's line of supporting products can be used on most any concrete floor serving a multitude of industries and functions.

6 8. 7. With its one-time application, the Ashford Formula never requires re-treatment. It provides exceptional performance for the entire life of your floor. Never halt your business productivity or pay for costly repeated applications down the road. It's why notable worldwide Your concrete floor is more than a building foundation. It is also the corporations have chosen the performance of the Ashford Formula . foundation of your business productivity. For lifelong floor performance, long-term cost effectiveness and sustainability, worldwide corporations With the longest proven track record of performance in the industry, like Caterpillar, CocaCola, DHL, Procter & Gamble, IKEA and Whirlpool 65+ years and counting, Ashford Formula is the trusted product for have chosen Ashford Formula as their concrete densifier of choice. permanent, superior concrete floor results.

7 PRODUCT INFO. SHUIDENG MACHINERY COMPANY. WUXI JIANGSU, CHINA. 2006. DESCRIPTION SURFACE PREPARATION SURFACE APPEARANCE. Freshly Finished concrete (NEW): On smooth troweled concrete , a sheen Clear, odorless, non-toxic, non-combustible, non-flammable. Contains no VOCs. No preparation required. develops within 4-12 months. All other surfaces retain their natural appearance. The Existing concrete (OLD): sheen can be accelerated by burnishing the USES Sweep, scrub or strip concrete to floor. A spiff coat can also be used to enhance remove any surface contaminants the initial sheen. concrete , heavyweight concrete block, exposed aggregate and other sand/aggregate or film. portland cement combinations. EQUIPMENT CLEAN-UP. APPLICATION Use soap and water before the Ashford New or old concrete , rough or smooth surfaces. Only one permanent application is required.

8 Formula dries. Apply with high-volume, low-pressure sprayer FUNCTIONS until flood coat is achieved. Work material PAINTING. Densifies, dustproofs, hardens and cures. into the surface with fine-bristled brooms, Protects against dusting, pitting, spalling, or with an auto scrubber. Keep the entire Allow at least seven (7) drying days before efflorescence and surface crazing. Inhibits surface wet with Ashford Formula for 30 applying paint on existing concrete . freeze/thaw deterioration. minutes. Then when the Ashford Formula becomes slippery, flush completely with water Allow twenty-eight (28) days for proper curing and squeegee dry or vacuum excess with an before painting new concrete . PACKAGING automatic scrubber. 55 - gallon drums / 208 liters *See Spec Data Sheet or Application NOTE. 5 - gallon pails / 19 liters Specifications for specific details.

9 Apply to colored concrete only after the slab is fully cured, unless installed by a factory STORAGE LIFE TEMPERATURE LIMITS certified applicator. Indefinite. Agitate before use. Apply in temperatures up to 115 F (46 C) or as Do not allow to dry on finished surfaces low as 35 F ( C) and protect from freezing (glass, aluminum, stainless steel, walls, etc.) as for a period of six (6) days. permanent etching may occur. COVERAGE. Ashford Formula is a highly effective Approximately 200 ft2/gal (5 m2/L). DRYING TIME compound which delivers superior results. One (1) to three (3) hours. The surface may Application should be performed by qualified Coverage may depend on the temperature and be used as soon as the application is complete contractors with a clear understanding of its porosity of the concrete . and the surface is dry to the touch.

10 Newly application and uses. *See Spec Data Sheet placed concrete requires the normal hardening or Application Specifications for specific period. details. QUICK LINKS. APPLICATION MANU SAFETY SPEC. SPECS SPEC DATA DATA. SHEET. (SDS). PERFORMANCE CRITERIA. BONDING. ance sist AS. Re UN. ASTM D 3359 - on TRE. HF. Surface Adhesion reased Abrasi O RD. ATED SAM. + F OR M. Adhesion of Coatings: For epoxy, a 22% increase Inc U. in adhesion over untreated LA. =. ar PL. We E. Less samples. No change in adhesion for polyurethane. INCREASED. PERMEABILITY. ABRASION RESISTANCE REF. Seepage Rate ASTM C 779 - Depth of Wear AF. REF. AF. TILE TILE. Using a 7 ft. ( m) head Abrasion Resistance to Revolving Disks: WET DRY of water on a in2. An improvement of over untreated ( mm2) area treated samples after 30 minutes. with Ashford Formula only HIGHER FRICTION allowed a rate of oz ( cc) / hour.